DIMENSION BST 1200 RAPID PROTOTYPE PRINTER q Dimension

DIMENSION BST 1200 RAPID PROTOTYPE PRINTER q. Dimension BST 1200 is an additive fabrication printer q. Uses: q. Inexpensive pre-production part inspection q. Marketing q. Concept evaluation q. Tolerances. 01 inch in the z-direction q. Located in GJ 115 Senior Design Lab q. Cost*: q. Lab Fee Supported Projects: $10 per cubic inch q. Research and Other Independently Funded Research: $15 per cubic inch q. All projects should be for University of Idaho research. Not personal use or consultant work is allowed. q. Contact Russ Porter (russp@uidaho. edu) or IEW University Of Idaho *as of 6/16/2011

Setup Printer Connect network cable to printer Turn on RPM it takes 40 minutes to warm up � Switch is located on the front lower right of the printer Printer status says “idle” when ready New vs. Used Bases: � New bases can be purchased � Used bases can be used if cleaned properly

Inserting Base Plate Place plate onto platform until it settles into place Push the plate straight back till it stops Lock the plate in place � Use the two rotating retainer clips

File Setup Save part as an. stl file in parent program Print single parts not whole assemblies Open Catalyst. EX � Open the. stl file � Choose the interior and structural material setting under model interior and support fill � Check the units

Orientation Tab Orientation can be select by hand using the rotation button for each axis “Auto Orient” can be selected if unsure Once oriented select “Add to Pack” Pack Tab � � � Catalyst. Ex has a default pack set -up so that the parts do not overlap Just click and drag part to move Fill parts in the upper right hand corner first they will print faster NOTE: danger of Nesting see advanced. pdf

Printing Push “Wait for Part” button on the printer after the pack is finished Wait for prompt “Is Model Base Installed” In Catalyst. Ex press Print NOTE: Cartridge contains 56. 3 in³ if you need more see advanced refilling the

Finished Product Remove parts while still warm � Flex the board from the two opposite corners Remove the support material from the finished product � This can be done by hand or carefully remove with a razor blade Return the base back to the used stack

Cleaning the Printer Vacuum out the printer (shop vac) Check printer head for debris Empty junk cartridge Shut down the printer